Benjamin Franklin and Polly Baker
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Hall has made the first detailed investigation of Polly Baker. It leads through the exciting world of eighteenth-century journalism, literature, and statecraft. Ben Franklin occupies a position in the story second only to Polly Baker herself. Evident throughout is the tendency of people, even in an age of enlightenment, to believe what they see--provided they see it in print.
Originally published in 1960.
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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807839809
ISBN13:9780807839805
Release Date:December 2012
Publisher:Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
Length:213 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"
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Important Historical Record
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Benjamin Franklin helped the woman's movement of the 18th century. Through the use of a hoax, Franklin helped to spread the word of woman's treatment by the justice system. By creating a person, Polly Baker, a person that exsisted only on paper; he was able to give the people a champion for women's rights. This book is fascinating as well as an important historical record.
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